New God of War starring Kratos coming after Laufey
Sony and Santa Monica Studio confirmed a new God War game starring Kratos is in development and will launch after God of War Laufey. The studio also set Laufey's PlayStation 5 release for February 16, 2027, with Cory Barlog saying the next Kratos title will connect directly to Laufey's story.
Key Takeaways
- God of War Laufey launches on PlayStation 5 on February 16, 2027.
- Santa Monica Studio is developing another Kratos-led God of War game after Laufey.
- Cory Barlog said the next Kratos title will connect directly to Laufey's story.
- The news came during a San Diego Comic-Con panel featuring Barlog and the Laufey cast.
What Was Announced for the New God War Lineup?
Publisher Sony Interactive Entertainment and developer Santa Monica Studio used a San Diego Comic-Con panel to lock in two major franchise updates. God of War Laufey now has a firm PS5 street date of February 16, 2027.
Studio head of creative Cory Barlog also confirmed that a further God of War game starring Kratos is already in development. That sequel will ship after Laufey and, according to Barlog, will tie directly into the events of Faye's stand-alone adventure.
The Comic-Con panel included Barlog alongside Laufey's cast, among them Deborah Ann Woll, Christopher Judge, and Jack Quaid, according to Press Start Australia. For more entertainment and pop-culture breaking coverage, see our celebrity breaking news hub.
Who Is Laufey and What Is the Game About?
God of War Laufey expands the series around Laufey — also known as Faye — the warrior and wife to Kratos. Sony's synopsis says death was supposed to be the end, but Faye awakens unexpectedly in a strange land after her death.
There she finds that plans she put in place to protect Kratos and Atreus are now at risk. To save the ones she loves, she must fight through the afterlife of the gods — the Everywhen — where ruthless gods from across mythology vie for power in a land overflowing with dangerous magic.
Marketing materials describe Laufey as Guardian of the Jötnar, a rebel leader against the oppressive Aesir gods, and lone protector of the Wildwoods. The game asks players to harness her speed, control, and relentlessness in combat. Press Start notes the story runs parallel to the events of 2018's God of War.
When Does the Next Kratos God of War Arrive?
Barlog did not give a release year for the next Kratos-led entry beyond saying it arrives after Laufey. Polygon, citing IGN, reported he did not elaborate on what comes next for the character beyond that direct story link.
Kratos' most recent mainline outing remains 2022's God of War Ragnarök. Earlier in 2026, Sony Santa Monica and Mega Cat Studios released God of War Sons of Sparta, a franchise prequel starring a young Kratos. Santa Monica is also recreating the original God of War trilogy, though no firm timing has been shared.
For now, the concrete date fans can circle is February 16, 2027, when God of War Laufey hits PlayStation 5 — with another Kratos campaign already confirmed to follow.